Eastern Coyote
by Neal Eslinger
Title
Eastern Coyote
Artist
Neal Eslinger
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Eastern Coyote: This photograph of an Eastern Coyote was taken in Pomfret Connecticut in Spring in May 2014. Eastern coyotes are generally larger in size than their western counterparts. Recent genetic research has attributed the eastern coyote's larger size to interbreeding with Canadian gray wolves.
Coyotes were not originally found in Connecticut, but have extended their range eastward during the last 100 years from the western plains and midwestern United States, through Canada and into the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states. Coyotes were first reported in Connecticut in the mid-1950s. For the next 10 years, most coyote reports were from northwestern Connecticut. Coyotes eventually expanded their range throughout the entire state and are now a part of Connecticuts ecosystem. The coyote is one wildlife species that has adapted to human-disturbed environments and can thrive in close proximity to populated areas.
Coyotes are monogamous. The male and female usually maintain pair bonds for several years. In Connecticut, the breeding season is from January to March, and the gestation period is about 63 days. Although adults can dig their own dens, they often enlarge an abandoned woodchuck or fox burrow. Pups are born in spring (April to mid-May), and litters range in size from 1 to as many as 12 pups; the average in Connecticut is 7. Both adults care for the young and will readily move them if disturbed. Pups are weaned at about 6 to 8 weeks and begin foraging and hunting with the adults when they are 8 to 13 weeks old. The family group usually breaks up in fall or early winter when the young disperse. Young coyotes may travel long distances in search of new territories, giving this species a rapid potential for colonization. Although nearly full grown by their ninth month, eastern coyotes may not breed until they are nearly 2 years old. Above info provided by www.ct.gov/deep.
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May 31st, 2014
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Comments (5)
Connor Ehlers
What great timing in that shot!
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you for appreciating and visiting my Eastern Coyote Photograph Connor!!
Robyn King
Fantastic capture Neal!! sharing:-)
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you Robyn; I appreciate it! It was a treat capturing this Eastern Coyote for sure :)
Jeff Swan
Nice
Neal Eslinger replied:
Thank you so much Jeff; I appreciate your nice note. It was a treat capturing this coyote for sure!